As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, we find ourselves caught in a flurry of excitement and hope for the year ahead. Amidst the cheers and celebrations, there\u2019s one question that often stirs confusion: Is it ‘Happy New Year’ or ‘Happy New Year’s’?<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s unravel this little grammatical puzzle together. First off, when you\u2019re sending well-wishes to friends and family as they step into another year, you should say ‘Happy New Year!’ This phrase is capitalized because it refers specifically to the holiday itself\u2014the celebration marking the transition from one year to another.<\/p>\n
Now, what about ‘New Year’s’? Here\u2019s where things get interesting. The apostrophe indicates possession; thus, when we say ‘New Year\u2019s,’ we are referring to something that belongs to or is associated with this special day\u2014like \u2018New Year\u2019s Eve\u2019 (the night before) or \u2018New Year\u2019s resolutions\u2019 (those promises we make as a fresh start approaches). It signifies ownership of time and tradition.<\/p>\n
But let me clarify: using \u2018new years\u2019 without an apostrophe? That would be incorrect! In English grammar, it simply doesn\u2019t exist in proper usage\u2014it lacks meaning and context. So if you’re ever tempted to write \u201cnew years,\u201d just remember it’s like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole; it won\u2019t work!<\/p>\n
To sum up:<\/p>\n
So next time you raise your glass at midnight or send out those festive cards filled with good cheer, you’ll know exactly how to express your wishes correctly\u2014and perhaps even impress someone with your newfound grammatical prowess!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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